Took my truck to the dealership yesterday for a leak - previously had the transmission cooler lines replaced at an out-of-area dealership when one failed an put me in limp mode. Ended up having it towed. Anyways, I drove it back 100 miles from that replacement with no issues. Then drove 2 more times for a total of 90 more miles. Parked it in the driveway and I noticed a huge puddle. Instantly I thought the transmission lines again something wasn't done right - looked like transmission fluid. So I drove it over to the local dealership 3.5 miles with no issue, no limp mode no leaks either. They diagnosed as a leaky radiator and quoted $1340 to replace. I know I can do this myself - done it before. What I question is what is the OEM radiator number. When i look up on FORDParts web sites it states CL3Z-8005-A and also lists CL3Z-8005-B. I assume one is a heavier duty. I have a 2012 F150 Platinum 4x4 3.5L Ecoboost 3.55 and 7200# GVWR. It has the towing package with the cooler on the front of the condenser. Is that then the CL3Z-8005-B? I'd like to buy aftermarket as they are a bit cheaper, but want to make sure if I have the heavy duty towing one in that I replace it at least like-in-kind. Thanks for any help you guys can provide.

Ksquared2

 

Can you call your dealership parts department and give your VIN to confirm which part number you need ?

 

It is the B, it came up for a 2015-17 not a 2014 but it was the right part anyways, Ford Parts Giant has it for $247.05 and under $35 to ship it to Madison Wisconsin (First Town I could think of when they wanted the Zip Code).

 

Thanks for the info!